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This health charity is in an exciting stage in their evolution. They are four years into a five-year organisational strategy.

They are looking for a proactive Head of Corporate Partnerships who can deliver against growth targets, is passionate about creating strategic, impactful partnerships, and a confident leader.

This is a maternity cover contract starting in mid-September and expected to run to the end of October 2026.

This role would suit someone with a strong background and sound understanding of corporate partnerships. You will need to have a positive mindset, be impact and target focused whilst balancing and adapting priorities.

You will be joining a supportive, collaborative and fun team with a variety of skills and expertise. You will contribute to building a positive, values-based culture within the fundraising team and bring together new ideas and creative thinking, expert leadership and strong relationship building and negotiation skills to contribute to significant growth.

The Charity
The charity are dedicated to improving health through pioneering research and campaigns to support those who most need it. You would be joining a driven and enthusiastic work culture, offering some attractive benefits including private health care, employee discount scheme and cycle to work scheme.

The Role
Lead and deliver the corporate partnerships strategy to meet and exceed income targets.
Maintain and grow relationships with current corporate partners.
Work with the Development Advisory Group to maximise networks and opportunities for corporate fundraising.
Identify and secure new high-value partnerships, with a focus on six figure opportunities.
Work closely with the Membership Manager to oversee the strategy, delivery, and growth of the Employer Membership Programme.
Lead and inspire a team of four (two direct reports).

The Candidate
Significant experience in corporate partnership fundraising or similar role
Experience of leading and winning six figure partnerships
Experience of managing large strategic partnerships
Experience of working with stakeholders at all levels
Experience of leading a team

IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Position: Programme Officer

Reporting to: Senior Programme Manager

Location: Sidcup, Greater London, and hybrid working of 1 day in the office and 4 days remote (subject to change)

Contract Type: Permanent and full-time

Starting Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 gross per annum (based on experience) plus benefits

Interested in supporting projects that make a difference to the lives of others? This is an exciting opportunity for a person to grow and develop within a challenging but fulfilling sector. The Programme Officer will work closely with both the project teams and the wider organisation to support the effective management and delivery of projects across from our London office.

Purpose

The Programme Officer will be responsible for supporting the effective implementation of project delivery activities across our portfolio, predominantly in Africa, Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East. The post holder will support project delivery, ensuring quality expectations (internal and client), delivering within the scope and budgeted resources of projects, and in line with project timelines. They will work closely with other members of the programme delivery team, our technical team, delivery partners, and consultants to ensure projects maximise their positive impact and will also support the Senior Programme Manager to disseminate good management practice across the organisation, and advise on delivery approaches. 

Main Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Programme Officer include the following:

1. Project Support

• Provide support to Programme Managers in the delivery of projects, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and scope and comply with client contracts
• Take on the project management of assigned select projects within a determined budget/complexity threshold, ensuring that they are delivered to time and quality
• Set-up and monitor project workplans, including change requests ensuring that approvals are formally recorded and filed
• Manage day-to-day relationships with delivery partners and internal team(s) and build a solid understanding of delivery needs and timelines across projects
• Monitor and support timely client and consultant billing and invoices attached to delivery
• Support onboarding of consultants for new projects, including due diligence checks and contract preparation based on set templates
• Ensure project management software and tools are accurate and kept up to date for allocated projects
• Provide timely responses to client queries and alert the Senior Project Manager of any potential risks
• Lead duty of care and travel planning for staff and consultants, working alongside administrative officers
• Liaise closely with technical colleagues and Project Managers on project support needs.

2. Project Financial Management

• Monitor project budget performance, capturing variances and liaising with the Finance Team and Senior Programme Manager
• Monitor and support the processing of consultants’ expenses/fees against contracts and client invoices against contracts.
• Make recommendations to ensure financial outcomes are met with respect to time, quality and cost, and provide early warning of project overspend
• Prepare internal project update reporting including finances and resourcing using required management tools.

3. Organisational Support and Business Development

• Provide support in strengthening policies, procedures, and management tools for Development Pathways
• Coordinate with wider project teams to ensure technical capacity is well planned across Development Pathways’ portfolio of projects
• Signpost colleagues to relevant project management tools and processes, when required
• Support project closure processes as required, capturing and sharing lessons internally
• Provide ad hoc input to evolving organisational requirements as directed by senior members
• Assist with the identification and monitoring of business opportunities in donor markets, as requested
• Update SharePoint and ensure project data sheets are developed and up to date to facilitate bids for tenders
• Collate and share project information to support the Business Development and Communications department.

Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours

The Programme Officer will require the following combination of applied skills, knowledge, and behaviours to successfully contribute to team goals:

Required:

• An undergraduate degree in an appropriate subject 
• Around 3 years’ experience working on project support or delivery within international development,  research and/or the consultancy sector
• Ability and confidence to work independently and manage their own workflows
• Good communication skills and an ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders at the individual level and in representation of the organisation 
• Excellent drafting skills
• Ability to understand and effectively analyse and utilise financial information
• Proven ability to resolve problems, anticipate barriers and create practical solutions
• High IT proficiency (Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, SharePoint, etc.)
• Demonstrated attention to detail ensuring quality standards are maintained
• Ability to travel internationally when required.

Advantageous:

• Up to 3 yeaers project management experience
• Proficiency in additional languages
• Commitment to social justice and gender equality.

Reporting Lines:

This post will report to the UK Office Senior Programme Manager.

Terms of Employment and Benefits

Recruitment will be at the junior level and is a permanent and full-time post. Along with basic salary, the successful candidate would receive an attractive package of the following:

• Fulfilling work - working to make a difference to some of the world’s most under-served communities
• Flexible working – Development Pathways offers employees flexible work hours and hybrid working
• Generous time off – recharge with 30-holiday entitlement plus public/bank holidays
• Excellent health and well-being provision – access to the company private health care scheme (after the satisfactory completion of the probationary period), pension scheme, long-term sickness benefits and Employee Assistance Programme
• Group Life Insurance
• Commitment to professional development opportunities – we encourage our staff to participate in professional learning and development
• Provision of a company laptop
• Yearly working at home allowance
• Reward Scheme for involvement in winning bid work.

How to Apply

We invite interested candidates to please apply for the post by including all of the following:

1. A cover letter explaining why you are applying for this position, and how you would meet the selection criteria for the post of Programme Officer
2. A detailed CV (curriculum vitae) specifying your qualifications, education, and relevant work experience
3. All applicants will be required to specify if they have the right to work and live in the UK.

Closing date for this post will be the close of business on the 20th June 2025.

Applications should be submitted by email.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we retain the right to close this role without notice. So, if you are interested, please apply early.

Due to the high number of applications expected, unfortunately only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Applicants, please note the Privacy Notice on our website.

Development Pathways is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to providing a work environment that is inclusive and free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on individual qualifications and abilitie without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, family or parental status, or disability status.

About us

Founded in 2010, Development Pathways has grown rapidly into an internationally renowned and respected consultancy business, providing high quality consultancies and project management throughout Africa, Asia, Middle East and the Pacific in social protection, inclusive programming and management information systems. We have offices in the United Kingdom, Kenya and Australia, focused on: social protection; social and economic analysis; research and evaluation; training and capacity building; and, digital technology.

We are committed to transformative social policies to promote social justice and gender equality, women’s empowerment and social inclusion. We work hard and are passionate about what we do. We find time to discuss important issues and how we, as a company, can support initiatives that we care about.

Please note our staff have a hybrid working arrangement of 4 days remote and 1 day working in the office per week although this may be subject to change

For more information about our organisation, please visit our website.

Corporate Partnership Officer 

London 

£30,413 - £32,699 per annum  

Our client is looking to appoint a Corporate Partnerships Officer who will help bring companies into long term relationships. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, entrepreneurial individual who wants to demonstrate how building relationships with the corporate sector can deliver results, improve patient care, and reduce illness. You’ll be trusted to work autonomously to develop and implement your own ideas on engaging your portfolio of partners and delivering events. You’ll report to and work closely with the Deputy Director of Development. 

Purpose and scope 

Responsibilities  

• Managing your own individual portfolio of existing and prospective corporate partners 

• Stewarding your portfolio through organising 1-1 meetings and cultivation events 

• Developing high-quality funding proposals with the support of relevant project teams 

• Identifying new opportunities to secure corporate support through research and networking 

• Undertaking due diligence on prospective corporate supporters and ensuring compliance with all relevant policies and legislation including the ABPI Code of Practice 

• Supporting the delivery of the corporate partnership programme of activities 

• Ensuring corporate partners are thanked/recognised in an appropriate and timely manner 

• Ensuring that database records for corporate supporters and prospects are up-to-date, accurate and adhere to data protection law and best practice 

About you 

• Educated to degree level 

• Exceptional interpersonal and networking skills 

• Confidence in maintaining and establishing relationships at a senior level 

• A demonstrable ability to negotiate and influence others 

• An articulate and persuasive written style and the capacity to draft compelling proposals 

• A genuine desire and interest to build partnerships between the charitable and corporate sectors and an enthusiasm to engage with corporate partners 

About the RCP 

They are a rewarding and friendly place to work with an incredible history, dating back to their foundation in 1518. They are a professional membership body for physicians – doctors who work in hospitals – with over 40,000 members in the UK and around the world working to improve patient care and reduce illness. Their activities focus on educating, improving and influencing for better health and care. 

For more information about the role and them, please view the role description and candidate brochure attachments at the bottom of this page. 

How to apply 

Please click "Apply Now" to submit your CV and a supporting statement (no more than 2 pages) explaining, with clear examples, how your skills and experience match the job description and person specification. Applicants who do not submit a relevant supporting statement as requested will not be shortlisted. 

Closing date: 4th July 2025 

Interview date: TBC  

Please note, they will be reviewing applications as they come in. Interviews could be arranged, and roles could be filled before the advertised closing date, they would therefore encourage those interested to apply as soon as possible. 

They positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity. 

They are all about their people – their members, staff, volunteers and leaders. They educate, influence and collaborate to improve health and healthcare for everyone and know they can only do this by being inclusive, encouraging and celebrating diverse perspectives. Welcoming into their community people who represent the 21st-century medical workforce and the diverse population of patients they serve is a priority for them. 

Rinova Ltd is an established and successful Employee-owned company, with headquarters in central London and a branch in Malaga, Spain. Rinova is a key deliverer in both UK and EU funded provision. This role is an opportunity to join an innovative, fast-growing company that offers the right applicant the chance to develop their career aspirations. Initially working predominantly on three of our new GLA-funded contracts – UK Shared Prosperity Fund contracts across East & North London and Central London, and the Early Connect London Pilot – for the right candidate and in the longer term, there will be an opportunity to become involved in a range of projects across the company, with the option for occasional international travel.

About the job

Rinova Ltd are currently seeking an experienced or aspiring Project Officer used to working with young people and adults entering or re-entering the world of work. The successful candidate will be committed to helping people achieve their potential and will have the skills and experience to provide; 1-1 advice and guidance and group work, practical training and all aspects of employability support and upskilling. The candidate will also be working to support and match individuals into suitable apprenticeship opportunities across London.

We need a committed, enthusiastic, and positive individual to join our fantastic team of professionals - empathy, great communication skills and a passion for helping people achieve their potential are must-haves. The successful candidate will take on the role of Project Officer, working with a dedicated team to deliver the employability and apprenticeship projects. As well as being involved in practical delivery, the candidate will work with the compliance and finance team to ensure quality of delivery and evidence collection. Along with practical delivery, the successful candidate will be involved in the design and implementation of the recruitment/outreach strategies and also for the development of appropriate training materials.

Familiarity with the delivery of funded provision is essential especially the ability to collaboratively design and deliver inspiring, engaging and tailored sessions, covering a range of transferable and employability skills provision is essential. The role will be offered on a full-time basis mainly working across London boroughs and travel within London, with the opportunity to work remotely on occasions.

About us

Rinova Ltd is an employee-owned company and a social enterprise operating in the fields of social, economic and cultural development. We specialise in the design and delivery of projects in employment, learning and skills, enterprise, arts and culture and regeneration - in London and internationally. Whilst this role is focused on our UK delivery, there may be opportunities to be involved in our international work and in European travel. Our work includes project development, project management, research, evaluation, funding development, training and capacity building. The client is at the heart of everything we do; our success depends upon partnership working and forging positive and productive relationships with our partners and stakeholders.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has experience in the education/training sector and loves supporting individuals to achieve their employment, education and personal goals and wants to be part of an organisation which changes lives for the better.

Please apply with your CV and a supporting statement, which should address all points on the person specification. Applications without the required documents will not be considered for shortlisting.

 

Start date: We would like the successful candidate to start as soon as possible. Please let us know when you would be available to take up the position if you were to be successful.

 

 

Job description

IAG Delivery and line management

· To be accountable for achieving agreed outcomes, outputs and personal targets – including recruitment, employability training and learner progression targets

· To manage a caseload of participants requiring Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG), confidence building and employability training

· Completing appropriate action plans and reviews with participants

· To act as the single point of contact for small caseload of participants

· To complete all paperwork for client in your caseload, ensuring that accurate records are kept

· To identify suitable referral partners i.e. Job centre, training providers from which to recruit job seekers and course participants

• To liaise with learners interested in apprenticeships to support them and assist them into suitable placements

 

Development of training materials and delivery

· To develop workshop training materials that support delivery of the outcomes

· To ensure that accurate records are kept for all training events and workshops, with appropriate attendance sheets signed and stored

· To use available networks to recruit course participants from appropriate organisations

· To use available networks to support participants into appropriate progression destinations

· To liaise with stakeholders and partners to develop effective referral mechanisms and future possible collaborations

 

Project management, partnership building and funding

· Ensuring that all paperwork is completed to the required standard and submitted to compliance team in a timely manner

· To ensure that the right channels are used for storing confidential client and project paperwork i.e. Sharepoint and Teamwork

· To research and develop suitable referral routes and explore new partnership opportunities for current and future projects

· To play an active role in the identification of suitable funding streams and development of funding applications to support continuing and future projects

· To assist with the planning of projects and improve project delivery by implementing guidelines, procedures and templates to collect and maintain consistent data.

 

Person Specification (skills knowledge and experience required)

Please address all points in your supporting statement and give examples

· Experience of working with adults returning to work or those in employment, needing to upskill

· Experience of working with NEET young people or those considered hard to reach or retain

· Excellent IT skills and ability to produce professional presentations and training materials

· Technically competent with various software programs, including but not limited to Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint),

· Ability to work to tight deadline and targets

· Ability to write detailed and accurate reports and evaluations

· Able to create engaging and motivating training materials

· High standard of organisation, written and oral communications skills

· Good understanding of the social and educational issues relating to a multi-cultural cohort and how this relates to job seekers

· Experience of developing networks in support of organisational goals

· Able to prioritise a diverse workload working to strict deadlines, pre-empt upcoming issues, and solve problems

· The successful candidate must be willing to work outside normal working hours on occasions and travel within London Boroughs to deliver at satellite locations

· Qualification in Advice and Guidance min level 3/4is advantageous but not essential – willingness to undertake training as required is essential

· A Learning and Education training qualification min L3 (Previously PTLLS), would be advantageous

· A good understanding of Project Management principles would be advantageous

· Existing networks which can be utilised to enable you to meet your targets in relation to recruitments and progression routes

The Work Rights Centre is looking for a motivated colleague to support our frontline advice team by acting as the first point of contact for clients, providing efficient triage of cases, and to support the delivery of key projects.

This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate with a strong sense of justice, who values impact, and enjoys client-facing work in a diverse and agile team. We can accommodate hybrid work, and offer 28 days of annual leave in addition to a winter holiday break. 

The role

You will have the opportunity to make a true impact on people’s lives by acting as the first point of contact for clients, and leading the triage of varied enquiries. You will collect and record information about people’s cases, before they are allocated to one of our legal advisers in the Employment or Immigration team, and contribute to client-facing materials. You will also support the smooth running of the organisation by providing administrative and office support.

About you

We seek an enthusiastic frontline worker, who shares our mission to end in-work poverty by helping vulnerable workers find justice, and who has: 

• Two years of experience working in a client-facing capacity

• Experience collecting information, and setting clear client expectations

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent time management, demonstrating an ability to juggle multiple tasks

• Knowledge of, and empathy with, experiences of migrants and other vulnerable workers.

• Experience in triaging client enquiries or providing advice in a legal setting would be highly advantageous

Please download the job description for full responsibilities and complete person specifications.

How to apply

We are actively interviewing for this role as applications come in, so please apply as soon as you can. 

Please send your CV and Cover Letter by 29th June 2025  and don’t hesitate to reach out with any queries about this opportunity.

Individual Giving Manager

Cystic Fibrosis Trust is the only UK-wide charity dedicated to uniting for a life unlimited for everyone affected by cystic fibrosis. We're working towards a brighter future for everyone with cystic fibrosis (CF) by funding cutting-edge research, driving up standards of care and supporting people with the condition and their loved ones every step of the way.
 
This is an exciting new role to grow our individual giving programme, leading a plan to raise more income by finding new supporters and retaining the ones we already have. You’ll have the opportunity to develop new ways of fundraising and see what works best for our future.
 
You will be joining a supportive and ambitious Fundraising department as we embark on a new fundraising strategy (2025-2029), with a renewed focus on growing our supporter numbers alongside growing our income, so we can increase our impact for people with cystic fibrosis.
 
In this role, you will:

• Develop an Individual Giving strategy including short, medium and long-term acquisition and retention plans
• Set and review budgets and KPIs, tracking how well fundraising activities are doing and ensuring we are getting a good return on investment
• Use data and insight to make decisions and improve campaign outcomes
• Ensure all supporters get a warm welcome and have a good experience of the Trust
• Manage the Individual Giving team, providing line management, support and development 
• Collaborate with colleagues across the charity to help establish a Supporter Experience group focused on making sure our supporters feel thanked, inspired and proud of the difference they’re making

 
We’re looking for someone who can think strategically and is results and supporter-focused, with great leadership and relationship building skills. You will enjoy using ideas and data to help raise more money in effective and creative ways.
 
This role can be based at home or at the London office. If you are office-based, you would be expected to attend the office at least two days per week.
 
We will provide you with either London Weighting or a home allowance to support costs of travelling to work or working from home, a laptop, mobile phone and any other essential equipment needed for your role.
 
We offer a range of benefits including flexible working, 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (this will be pro-rata for part time staff), opportunities for learning and development, pension, healthcare cash plan and more.
 
Closing date for completed applications is 12.00pm on 23 June 2025
 
Interviews expected week commencing 30 June 2025 
 
We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if necessary. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, please submit your application as early as possible.
 
Please note you will need to have the right to work in the UK before starting work with us and we will check this.
 
No agencies please.
 
How to apply
 
Please see the job description for more information on the role. If you would like to discuss the role before applying, please contact us.
 
To apply, please select ‘Apply Now’ and complete our application form and equal opportunities form.
 
The Cystic Fibrosis Trust aims to be an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, can be themselves and achieve their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain staff with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives; particularly people who have cystic fibrosis; people who identify as being from an ethnic minority group, as LGBTQ and people with disabilities.
 
It is our policy not to discriminate against any person because of their age, gender reassignment, being married or in a civil partnership, being pregnant or on maternity leave, disability (physical and mental), race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief (including lack of belief), sex, sexual orientation or union membership.
 
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Samaritans is seeking an experienced Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) professional to lead the delivery of our external EDI strategy across our services, outreach, partnerships, policy, and research. This is a key role in helping us to to improve how we reach and support minoritised communities and ensure our services are inclusive and accessible to all.

You'll work closely with staff and volunteers across Samaritans to embed best EDI practice into everything we do - from improving service accessibility to leading equality impact assessments and developing strategic partnerships. You’ll also support capacity building across the organisation and play a key role in delivering our new Culture and Inclusion Plan.

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We're looking for someone who:

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• Is an experienced EDI practitioner with strong knowledge of best practice across service delivery, policy and influencing.

• Can lead organisation-wide projects and develop partnerships with community organisations

• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, especially in engaging volunteer audiences

• Is passionate about creating a more inclusive and equitable society, especially for those at greater risk of suicide and self-harm

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Join us and be part of an organisation that is deeply committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and increasing our reach to a wide range of people who need us. Read more in our linked pages.

Read the full job description here.

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Why join Samaritans 

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Samaritans is one of the UK and Ireland’s best known and respected charities - our vision is that fewer people die by suicide. In these challenging socio-economic times, Samaritans is needed more than ever. If you want to make a real difference to people’s lives – this is the role for you!

​For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure available here. You can also visit our careers website to access this.

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Being Inclusive 

We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.

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Application 

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please upload your CV and answer the questions in the application including the following;​

• Why are you interested in the EDI Specialist (Reach and Access) role at Samaritans, and how does your experience and motivation align with our work? Max 500 words

• Samaritans works with a large, volunteer-led network. Describe a time you acted to embed EDI practice into volunteer-led service delivery, including how you adapted your approach for this audience. Max 300 words

• Please describe your experience in developing and delivering EDI projects that have resulted in measurable improvements – particularly those involving services, outreach, or policy. Max 300 words​

Applications close at Sunday 15 June 2025, with video interviews taking place in the week beginning 02 July 2025.

We kindly ask that you don’t rely on AI tools for your application answers, or to generate interview answers. We want to see your own unique ideas and writing skills. We want your application to stand out from the rest and showcase your own strengths.​

Apply now and help shape a future where fewer people die by suicide.

Founded in 1989, the mission of Rainforest Foundation UK (RFUK) is to support Indigenous Peoples and other communities of the world’s rainforests in their efforts to protect their environment and fulfil their rights to land, life and livelihood.  Locally, it supports forest communities to gain land rights, challenge destructive industries, manage their forests and protect their environment. Globally, it campaigns to influence laws and policies that protect rainforests and their inhabitants. 

The DRC Fieldwork Coordinator role sits within RFUK’s largest Programmes team: Land & Livelihoods. A central aspect of the L&L team’s work is supporting communities to establish and manage community forests as well as working at the national and policy levels to achieve wider impact. This role will be pivotal to a new phase of community forest expansion in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is being supported by the Rainforest Trust. In partnership with five local organisations, the role will contribute to the objective of expanding community forests in two highly biodiverse landscapes: the periphery of the Maïko National Park in North Kivu province and the area surrounding the Salonga National Park in Maï Ndombe province. 

The ideal candidate will bring at least 3 years’ experience of project management support in a charity or international development context, as well as 3 years’ of experience in supporting community land use planning and livelihoods initiatives in rural contexts. We are seeking someone who has a firm grasp on forest governance and human rights, is familiar with the requirements of institutional donors, and is eager to play a key role in a new phase of community forest expansion.

Overview:  

Spires supports homeless and vulnerably housed people in South London. Spires has undergone a period of rapid transformation, moving to a model of multi-site working across three London Boroughs. Our core services include, day centre style drop ins for homeless people, a Women’s drop in, a Refugee drop in and outreach targeted at supporting Women who are sex working.  
 
The Head of Fundraising and Communications will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. Recent successful funding outcomes provide a short period of relative funding stability and an opportunity for the post holder to develop our communications and community fundraising strategies.

Part 1:  Job profile 

 
1.1 Purpose of job 

To generate income from a diverse funding pool that includes trusts and foundations, legacy and individual giving, community giving, government contracts and corporate support. Trusts and foundations remain the primary funding source for Spires so maintaining consistent application output is a core element of the role.

Oversee Spires’ external relations and public profile. The post holder will be responsible for all communications and will look for areas to increase the organisations profile.

Work with Spires CEO and the Head of Client Services to ensure that data and outcomes are being effectively captured in a way that is helpful for evidencing impact.

1.2 Position in organisation 

The post holder joins Spires’ Senior Leadership Team and will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer. The post holder will join the finance, fundraising and risk subcommittee which includes members of the board of trustees.

The post holder will manage the Communications and Community Engagement Lead who currently leads on community fundraising, social media and volunteer recruitment.

Part 2: Key duties and responsibilities 

2.1 Management Responsibilities 

• To manage the fundraising/communications staff and volunteers.

• Hold and record regular staff supervisions.

• Ensure that Spires’ policies are adhered to.

• Attend Spires’ managers meetings.

2.2 Income generation  

• Maximise existing and find new income to meet agreed income targets. 

• Research, write and present attractive propositions for a range of quality funding bids, proposals and documentation. 

• Produce and submit quality funding reports to meet deadlines.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of fundraising regulations, networks and developments across the sector, advising on best practice 

2.3 Planning, monitoring and reporting  

• Contribute to the internal planning and budget setting, setting out clear plans for income generation. 

• Contribute to forecasting and regular reporting, producing verbal and written reports for the CEO and Board of Trustees. 

• Actively manage contracts to ensure that Spires is delivering agreed outcomes and spending restricted funds correctly.

2.4 General 

• Review and update the fundraising strategy.

• Undertaking other duties compatible with the level and nature of the post and/or reasonably required by more senior members of staff, including session cover 

• Attend and participate in staff and team meetings and other meetings as required 

This job description covers the current range of duties and will be reviewed from time to time. It is Spire’s aim to reach agreement on changes, but if an agreement is not possible, Spires’ reserves the right to change this job description.

Part 3: Person specification 

3.1 Essential experience 

• Experience of working in the fundraising sector in a professional capacity 

• A demonstrable track record of successfully generating income and achieving targets 

• Producing impact and evaluation reports for funders

• Writing for different audiences/contexts 

3.1.2 Desirable experience 

• Working in the homelessness or social care sector 

3.2 Knowledge 

• Understanding of the principles of effective fundraising 

• Understanding of the principles of effective marketing, communication and diverse donor motivations 

• Good financial acumen, including being able to produce budgets and forecasts.

3.3 Essential skills and personal qualities 

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills

• Information management skills (GDPR) 

• Good influencer and negotiator 

• Highly organised with attention to detail

• Confident and enthusiastic with excellent interpersonal skills 

• IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and databases 

The following are required of all roles with Spires. However, you do not need to address these in your application: 

• Compassion for and awareness of issues facing our clients and service users 

• An understanding of and commitment to diversity and equality

• Able to work in a flexible, approachable manner in response to changing organisational requirements 

• Willingness to develop personal competencies as appropriate to support objectives

Part 4: Summary of terms and conditions of service 

Location: The postholder will be an employee of The Spires Centre. This post is based at 2nd Floor, Elmfield House, 5 Stockwell Mews, SW9 9GX This role will by hybrid with three days in the office and two days from home.

Probation: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period.

Notice: This post is subject to an 12 weeks’ notice period once confirmed in post. 

Annual leave: The annual leave entitlement is 35 days per year including 8 bank holidays. 

Pension: The Spires Centre will contribute 5% of annual salary for those who qualify for our group pension plan. 

Other benefits: The Spires Centre will provide life and income protection insurance for those who qualify for our group plans.

Expenses: This role will require travel within the UK/London. Out-of-pocket expenses will be paid when incurred in accordance with our expenses policy. 

Safeguarding: The postholder will adhere to The Spires Centre’s safeguarding policy for vulnerable adults.

DBS Check: Because of the need to interact with our vulnerable clients a satisfactory  enhanced DBS check will be required. 

Head of Policy Insights

Hours: 0.8 FTE (four days a week) 

Location: Hybrid, with a focus on London. You’ll need to be in London to work from our office (near Victoria) one day a week and have about two other days per week to attend meetings with policy makers and our members. On other days you can work remotely or come into our office. Some nationwide travel expected for meetings and events. 

After passing probation, you’ll have up to six weeks ‘super remote’ working per year, where you can work anywhere in the world as long as you’re online for four hours of the UK workday.  

Holidays: 38 days per year, including our 3-day winter shut down and eight flexible bank holidays pro rata.

About the Fair Education Alliance

The Fair Education Alliance (FEA) unites 300 member organisations under a shared vision that no child’s success is limited by their socioeconomic background.  

Our members (charities and social enterprises, think tanks, businesses and foundations, youth organisations, unions, universities and schools) are working collectively to create an inclusive system. We exist to close the gap in educational outcomes between children from low-income households and their wealthier peers. 

This autumn, we’re kicking off our next strategic phase, which will take our work from neighbourhood to national, building a movement for systems change towards a fairer future for children and young people. 

Why we need you 

The gaps in educational outcomes between children from low-income households and their wealthier peers are staggering at every stage of education. This goes on to increase the likelihood that young people from low-income households will be out of employment, education, or training. We take a systems change approach to shifting the conditions that hold these inequities in place. With the next phase of our strategy underway—building a movement from neighbourhood to national—we need someone who can help us influence policy and practice with insight, evidence and urgency.  

We aim to bring insights from our diverse and expert membership to policymakers, ensuring that local, regional and national policies best serve children and young people from low-income backgrounds. We support members to organise around themes through our collective action working groups, which have advised Government on topics such as Family Hubs, the Curriculum and Assessment Review, and the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, and will continue to contribute expertise to upcoming policy moments related to SEND, Skills England and Ofsted. We also support youth voice in policymaking through our Youth Steering Group, which has contributed independently to major policy developments, bringing valuable lived experience to decision-making. From September, we’ll also support members, young people and government bodies to craft regional policy and practice that benefits children and young people from low-income backgrounds.  

Our Digital Membership Tools (Member Directory and interactive Ecosystem Map) have the potential to play a crucial role in our policy work. These tools help members, funders, and policymakers target their work to where it is most needed. There is a wealth of data in these tools: the Ecosystem Map is the only place that marries up publicly available information about pupil demographics and outcomes with information about all 22,000 schools where our members are working. It shows where there is strong or weak provision related to different types of support, at a school, local authority, constituency, MAT or regional level, together with the outcomes pupils are achieving.  

We now need someone who can harness these assets to produce compelling insights and engage policymakers—from local authorities and combined authorities to central government and funders. This role will turn data into impact: creating clear, targeted reports that support decision-making, identifying gaps and opportunities, and helping us tell the story of how education can—and must—be fairer. 

What we’re asking of you

Develop a strategy to influence policy from neighbourhood to national  

You’ll lead our approach to turning insights into influence—connecting our data, member knowledge and youth voice to shape policy that improves outcomes for children and young people. That means designing a strategy that engages decision-makers at all levels, from civil servants and funders to combined authorities and Parliament. You’ll identify the right stakeholders and entry points, use our Ecosystem Map and Member Directory to generate targeted insights, and align our regional and national work for maximum impact.  

Translate data into insight—and insight into action  

You’ll be responsible for developing reports and briefings that tell powerful stories with data. Working closely with our Data Officer, you’ll design templates and processes to produce timely, high-quality outputs that are tailored to different audiences, and that enable the wider team to do so. You’ll complement our datasets with wider research and trends, and ensure our insights are used by both internal colleagues and external stakeholders to inform programmes, policy and funding decisions.  

Engage senior stakeholders and building meaningful relationships  

You’ll represent the Alliance in meetings, roundtables, and events—sharing evidence and building trusted relationships with policymakers, civil servants, and funders. You’ll understand their priorities, and tailor our insights accordingly. This is a two-way relationship: you’ll also feed what you learn, ensuring that our influencing work is responsive and grounded in both national priorities and lived experience.  

Manage projects and continuously improve our tools  

You’ll oversee the systems and processes that make our insights work possible—ensuring reporting cycles are efficient, quality is consistent, and new datasets are brought into our tools where they add value. You’ll help embed insights across the FEA team, supporting colleagues to use data from the Tools in their work and helping to identify emerging opportunities. You will evaluate the impact of your approaches and strategise for the future of the Tools and our influencing work. You’ll also work with our funders to report on the impact of the tools and shape their future development.  

Commitment to equity and systems change  

We’re looking for someone who cares deeply about improving the lives of children and young people from low-income backgrounds. You’ll understand how education intersects with wider social systems—and bring a clear-eyed view of what needs to change. While direct policy or public affairs experience is a bonus, what matters most is that you’re motivated by impact, passionate about equity, and excited by the opportunity to work collaboratively to shift the system. 

See the job description attached for a full job specification and application instructions.  

At Ambitious about Autism, we're currently looking for a Web and Digital Marketing Officer to join our team on a 12 month contract.

Are you passionate about using digital tools to make a real difference? Do you want your skills to directly support autistic children and young people? Join Ambitious about Autism as our Web and Digital Marketing Officer and help deliver innovative, high-impact digital communications.

In this varied and hands-on role, you'll support the execution of our digital strategy across websites, email and digital presence. Working closely with the Senior Brand and Marketing Manager, you'll run digital campaigns, manage our websites and email marketing, and create compelling content that brings our work to life. You'll also lead email marketing planning and content, using analytics to inform and evolve our approach.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong grounding in digital marketing – you'll have experience in using CMS platforms (Drupal or similar), and developing content across digital formats. You'll also be confident using tools like CRM and Mailchimp, SEO, PPC, and performance analytics.

We're looking for someone who has:

• Experience of managing online communication platforms
• Proven experience of implementing digital strategies
• Writing experience including writing for web and social media
• Experience of managing websites and using content management systems (e.g. Drupal) and experience of using email marketing platforms such as MailChimp

We're looking for a creative, proactive, and organised communicator who thrives in a collaborative environment. You'll need a keen eye for detail, a love of storytelling, and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for autistic young people.

At Ambitious about Autism, we put children and young people at the heart of everything we do. We value difference, invest in our people, and create personalised, meaningful solutions. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

If you would like more information about the role or would like an informal, confidential discussion please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.

Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

We are seeking a dynamic and skilled PR & Media Officer to join our team. This role requires a creative thinker with excellent communication skills who can manage media relations and promote our initiatives through various channels.

Responsibilities

Press

• Field enquiries from stakeholders including journalists and police forces
• Write press releases and media statements and share these when appropriate via digital & social
• Support the team with the rewards process and promotion
• Draft assets for press
• Be part of the on-call rota system currently 1 week in 7 (training and support provided)
• Effectively manage Vuelio to manage the daily tagging, produce media reports demonstrating PR coverage for all campaigns in a timely way.

Digital

• Develop and update content for website news pages and social media platforms
• Spot trends and advise the team regarding innovative new ideas for PR & Media to share with the team

PR and Publications

• Produce, edit and distribute updates and materials for external and internal audiences, dealing sensitively with those whose personal experiences might be featured
• Provide communications support for regional managers along with other internal staff and teams in addition to police and business development campaigns
• Manage external freelancers and agencies as needed to agreed deadlines and budgets
• To lead on editing, co-ordinating and organising the editorial, design and production of corporate publications
• Ensure all publications are in line with brand and changing needs of the charity and to be delivered in a timely via post and digitally.

Brand

• Ensure Crimestoppers consistent branding is used along with the style and tone of voice
• Manage on a weekly basis the brand inbox queries
• Extend the network of journalists both regionally and nationally
• Plan/create multi-media communications material

Experience

• Minimum 2 years experience working in media relations and PR or related fields (Essential)
• Client, journalist and/or supplier management (Essential)
• Experience of PR & Communications software (e.g. Vuelio) (Essential)
• Digital & Social Media experience (Essential)
• Excellent written communication skills online and offline (Essential)
• Strong organisational, time management and prioritisation skills (Essential)

If you are a motivated individual looking to make an impact through effective public relations, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a PR & Media Officer. For full details, please see our website.

To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter.

Role Title: Events and Community Engagement Officer
Salary: 36,562 to 37,602
Location: London
Tenure: Permanent Full time

ActionAid UK is a member of the ActionAid Federation, an international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty. We work with our partners and dedicated staff in 43 countries to end violence and fight poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want

Are you a keen advocate of women and girls’ rights in emergencies?

Are you a people-person who thrives on building meaningful connections and sparking real-world change?

Then we'd love to hear from you!

ActionAid UK is looking for an enthusiastic and organised Events & Community Engagement Officer to join our fundraising team and help us inspire communities to support our mission of social justice, equality, and the rights of women and girls across the globe.

In this exciting and varied role, you’ll be at the frontline of supporter engagement—encouraging, guiding, and celebrating the incredible individuals, schools, faith groups, and companies that fundraise for ActionAid. You’ll develop inspiring stewardship journeys, provide heartfelt support, and help our fundraisers feel seen, valued, and empowered to make a difference. Whether you’re answering an enquiry, planning cheer-points for the London Marathon, or working closely with high-value supporters, your work will help bring our values to life.

This is a chance to flex your creativity too. You’ll help craft compelling content for emails, social media, and web pages, and work with the wider team to launch and test new fundraising ideas. Every interaction you have—whether online, on the phone, or in person—will be an opportunity to deepen supporter relationships and grow the impact of our work. You’ll be joining a team that values collaboration, innovation, and bold ideas. You’ll work across departments, contribute to major events, and play an active role in developing the future of our supporter journeys. This is more than a job—it’s a platform to use your energy, empathy, and communication skills to help create a better world.

If you’re passionate about people, storytelling, and purpose, we want to hear from you. Come join us—and help turn passion into action.
 

Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be asked to participate in criminal records checks at the point of offer. 

Additional information

Diversity, equality, inclusion and belonging:

Diversity, inclusion and belonging are key to our organisational culture. We are on a journey to become not only an anti-racist organisation but one that proudly celebrates the diversity of all applicants and employees. We look forward to you bringing your full self to work, proudly sharing your unique perspective and helping us to shape our combined future. We especially welcome applications from those from under-represented/marginalised communities.

AAUK is a Disability Confident Committed organisation and as such any candidate that declares a disability will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria for the role.

Referencing and safeguarding:

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include safeguarding, criminal records and terrorism finance checks. By submitting an application the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures. 

ActionAid UK is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) and responding robustly when these harms take place. We expect all ActionAid UK staff and ActionAid UK representatives to share this commitment. We will not tolerate our staff or other representatives carrying out any form of sexual harassment, exploitation or abuse towards anyone we come into contact with through our work.

Working practices:

ActionAid is committed to supporting flexible working. If you would like to discuss flexible working options, including the possibility of a job share for this role, there will be space to do so during the interview process.

ActionAid UK has a hybrid working policy for many of our roles. The requirement will vary from team to team and the responsibilities of individual roles. As a minimum, all colleagues are expected to attend the office 12 days per year, plus additional time for induction, training, and company connection days. Some roles may require in-office attendance on all days and if so, these will clearly be marked as in-office roles.

Please note that ActionAid UK does not offer fully remote working options. We encourage you to discuss hybrid working expectations at interview.

Recruitment processes:

Please note that ActionAid UK may review, shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date so we encourage all candidates to apply as soon as possible. If we receive a very high response, we may close the vacancy early and will not accept further submissions.

Salary: Grade 5- £37,181 per annum pro rata

Location: Flexible

Contract: Fixed term - 12 months

Hours: Full time - 37.5 per week

Closing Date: Sunday 22nd June 2025 at 11.30 pm 

We are looking for someone with experience of quality monitoring, data and reporting to join us and evaluate our Services. You could soon be playing a vital role helping people who are affected by the housing emergency.

About the role

Shelter has an ongoing partnership with a hero charity partner which is centred on building the UK’s financial resilience. Together we aim to break the vicious cycles that leave people with poor financial health and negatively impact their housing situation; through Shelter’s emergency services, piloting new programmes to challenge unfair systems, and empowering communities with their rights. 

You will be leading on the evaluation of this partnership and will work closely with the service delivery teams across Shelter in England and Scotland. You will assess the impact of the work so far with a view to upscaling the partnership in future.

About you

You will have experience of using frameworks to monitor work quality and impact, using data to draw conclusions and make recommendations. Adopting a strategic approach, with knowledge of systems change, research analysis and experience of working with stakeholders, you will have strong problems solving skills and are able to use initiative to get things done. You also have experience of producing high quality written materials as well as verbal presentations tailored to your audience.   

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

About the Team

Your role will be part of Shelter England’s Quality, Compliance & Planning team and will work with the Quality Managers to review the quality, value and impact of the work in our services. This role will primarily focus on the range of work funded by our partner grant.

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

How to apply

Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement should include responses to the ‘About You’ points in the job description of no more than 1000 words in total.

Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.

Safeguarding Statement

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.